Author John Fort offers practical advice for parents on discussing sex education with their children. Topics include embracing sex as enjoyable, addressing shame, promoting healthy attitudes towards sexuality, and navigating conversations about teen exposure to pornography.
Emphasize the sacredness of sexuality within marriage to cultivate positive views on relationships.
Acknowledge the intentional design of sex by God to unite individuals and promote emotional bonding.
Deep dives
Teaching the Beauty of God's Design for Sexuality
Parents should approach conversations about sex with children by emphasizing the beauty and sacredness of God's design for sexuality. By celebrating God's way and highlighting the importance of commitment in relationships, parents can instill a positive view of sexuality as a gift within marriage. Providing insights on how to navigate sexual thoughts and emotions, especially for teenagers, can help children understand the value of intimacy and build emotional connections.
Understanding Sexuality from a Holistic and Biblical Perspective
When discussing sex with children, it is essential to acknowledge that sex was intentionally designed by God to unite individuals. Recognizing the chemical reactions in the brain during intimate moments reveals the power and significance of emotional bonding. Parents should teach their kids that sex is meant to be enjoyed within the boundaries of marriage, emphasizing the goodness of God's creation while addressing shame and promoting forgiveness.
Navigating Exposure to Pornography and Emphasizing Parental Support
Parents faced with addressing their children's exposure to pornography should create a safe space for open communication. By encouraging discussions on thoughts, feelings, and temptations that arise from such exposure, parents can offer guidance on protecting the mind and maintaining purity. Establishing ongoing conversations about sexuality, emphasizing truth, and fostering a vision of sexuality as sacred can help children navigate challenges while feeling supported and loved by their parents.
We continue our discussion on how we talk to our kids about sex and when to give them "The Sex Talk"? Danny and Rebecca continue their conversation with author John Fort and offers practical advice for parents addressing this important topic with their son or daughter. Later Danny and Rebecca answer a question from a listener whose son saw pornography on the bus.